Bettencourt Announces Endorsements from Salem Leaders

SALEM, NH - Today, Salem Budget Committee candidate D.J. Bettencourt announced endorsements from 35 community leaders.

“I am humbled by the support of so many outstanding leaders that span across all sectors of our community,” said Bettencourt. “I’m very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with all of them in different capacities and I’m honored that they are willing to stand with me. This is an exciting time for Salem. I hope to have the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and be a problem solver in our community.”

Government Leaders

Chris Sununu, Executive Councilor

Cathy Stacey, Rocingham County Register of Deeds

Everette McBride, Selectman

Pat Hargreaves, Selectman

Stephen Campbell, Selectman

Ed DeClercq, Chair, Planning Board

Dane Hoover, Budget Committee

Steve Plante, former member, Budget Committee

Ed Huminick, former member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment & Budget Committee

Jeff Hatch, former member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

Joe Sweeney, State Representative

Bob Elliott, State Representative

Ronald Belanger, State Representative & Planning Board member

Business Leaders

Corey Garabedian, Garabedian Properties

Dan & Matthew Peters, Peters Farm

Patrick Dudley, Dudly Handyman Service

Robert Swanson, Swanson Advertising

Evan Valcourt, The Original Barbershop

Wayne Pilla, Ski Haus, NOTB Snowboards and Patio Place

Robyn Boyd-Loomis, BHGRE The Masiello Group

Non-Profit Leaders:

Joanne Flynn, Board of Directors Salem Boys and Girls Club & Salem Animal Rescue League

George "Sonny" Tylus, Board of Directors, Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce

Julie Weymouth, Board of Directors, Homeland Heroes Foundation

Annette Cooke, Salem Lions Club

Ann Gubellini, Salem Youth Softball

Joleen Malot, former Business Manager, Salem Animal Rescue League

Community Leaders

Freda Smith, Advocate, Seniors & Disabled

Judy Galluzzo, former Chair, Salem Republican Party

Tim McCarthy, Veterans Advocate

Catherine Griffin, Salem High School Air Force ROTC

Diane Paquette, Community Advocate

Tom Linehan, Community Advocate & Salem Trustee of Trust Funds

Cindi Woodbury, Volunteer & 2011 Chamber of Commerce Hidden Jewel Award Recipient

Lynn Martineau, Volunteer & 2011 Chamber of Commerce Hidden Jewel Award Recipient

Delores Reardon, Advocate, Seniors